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Heres how to make something useful of those old crayons. Its a great and fun activity to do with friends or kids!

Steps

1. Cut off the top of the milk carton so that you have a "box" with one end open.
2. Melt crayons over medium heat (there are plastic bags available that you can place the wax or crayons in so that you then just place that bag into boiling water to melt). A coffee can in a double boiler will work as well.
3. Place wick into the milk carton. Be sure that the wick is fairly centered and running the entire length of the carton. Tying the wick to a pencil that will sit on the top of the carton is a good way to ensure the wick stays in place and your fingers are away from the hot wax.
4. Pour melted wax/crayon mixture into the carton filling to the top. If you prefer to use multiple colors fill only part way. Once that layer hardens proceed to the next color unitl the container is full.
5. Let sit until hardened, then carefully cut and peel away the carton from the candle.
6. You will now have a beautiful candle.

Tips

• The crayons can be broken and different colors, but the washable type do NOT work well.
• You can use the wax for candle crafts found at the discount stores and add just a few crayons of the desired color to tint it.
• use a taper candle in place of the candle wick. Taper candles are far easier to acquire than the wicks if you don't have a good craft shop nearby.

Warnings

• Candlemaking can be can be both fun and dangerous. You should never try any projects that use heat and fire without an adults help, and always follow candle safety rules.

Things You'll Need

• Crayons
• Candle Wicks
• 2 Pint Milk Carton